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This FTSE 100 stock has doubled the returns compared to buy-to-let

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves analyses a reliable FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock that makes buy-to-let look like a terrible investment.

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Brexit bear market: how low could the FTSE 100 go?

| Robert Faulkner

With the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) headed for a bear market is there light at the end of the tunnel?

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Forget cash ISAs! The real action will be on the FTSE 250 in 2019

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones tips the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) to rally in style.

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Why you must avoid these 3 costly investment mistakes in 2019

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says you need to cut out the mistakes if you want to get richer in 2019.

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How to save a million pounds by retirement, starting now

| Paul Summers

Start 2019 on the front foot and make investing a priority.

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I reckon the BP and Shell share price slump might be the buying opportunity of the year!

| Harvey Jones

The falling oil price could make now the ideal time to build your stake in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) oil…

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Ignore the gloom. The FTSE 100 could still hit 8,000 in 2019!

| Harvey Jones

This has been a bad year for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), but now could be the ideal buying opportunity…

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3 great reasons to become a do-it-yourself investor in 2019

| Paul Summers

Think you can't be like a professional when it comes to investing? Think again.

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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks for 2019

| Paul Summers

Searching for dependable income? The payouts from these giants look more secure than most.

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Ask a Fool analyst: What are the top FTSE 100 stocks I want to buy in 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon says there are some stocks out there that he's waiting to pounce on if their prices dip.

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New Year resolution? I say use the FTSE 100 to beat the State Pension

| Alan Oscroft

I can't see any better way to boost the paltry State Pension than to invest in top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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The steps I’d take if I were getting started as FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 investor

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Investing your money in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) or FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) for the first time is an important step.

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividends stocks with 9% yields I’ve bought for 2019

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks are too cheap according to Roland Head.

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Ask a Fool analyst: What are your top stock holdings heading into 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the top five holdings in his own portfolio.

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Forget buy-to-let! These property shares may be all you need for great returns

| Kevin Godbold

A round-up of London-listed property shares to rival buy-to-let. This could be all you need to get started with shares…

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Retire wealthy: My 3 top dividend funds for 2019

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles three top UK funds that focus on dividend stocks.

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3 starter shares I’d buy in January with £3,000

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think these three shares are attractive for 2019 and beyond.

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Buy-to-let is dead. Long live the FTSE 100!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes buying the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a much better strategy than buy-to-let.

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Neil Woodford, Terry Smith or Nick Train: which fund manager should I back in 2019?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Neil Woodford, Terry Smith, and Nick Train are three of the UK's most popular fund managers but which one is…

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Why your biggest mistakes could lead to your greatest investing opportunities

| Peter Stephens

Learning from mistakes could be the key differentiator between good and less successful investors.

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These are the 3 biggest FTSE 100 winners in 2018. Read this before you buy any of them

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones names the big winners on this year's FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), but with a warning about the future.

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The top cash ISA could be the biggest investing misstep you can make in 2019

| Kevin Godbold

If you are thinking of saving money in a cash ISA during 2019, this is what I’d do instead.

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Why I believe these 3 tips could boost your investment income in 2019

| Roland Head

Roland Head shares a simple stock-picking checklist that could help you pick winners in 2019.

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3 promising FTSE 100 names I’d buy for a stocks and shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could do well in 2019 and beyond.

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Planning to build a FTSE 100 dividend portfolio in 2019? Read this first

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon offers up some advice for those thinking about starting a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend portfolio in 2019.

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I think this FTSE 100 dividend stock could be poised for big gains in 2019

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild identifies a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income hero that could sprint still higher in 2019.

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Why I’m avoiding buy-to-let and buying this promising property share for my ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

The buy-to-let market is struggling, but this London developer is bucking the trend.

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Should you boost your State Pension with these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income shares that could help you in retirement.

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How to boost your retirement savings… like a judo expert

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a smart way to make sure you enjoy a happy financial retirement with plenty of money to spend.

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2 Neil Woodford shares I’d snap up for 2019

| Kevin Godbold

Two big dividend yields that could boost your 2019 portfolio.

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The FTSE 100’s crash could help liberate you from the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the falling FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) offers a buying opportunity for anyone who wants a comfortable retirement.

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Warren Buffett, Terry Smith and Nick Train: is this the secret to their success?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at what some of the world's top investors are doing differently to others.

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Why I think Sainsbury’s will beat the Tesco share price in 2019

| Alan Oscroft

I believe 2019 will be a good year for both the Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and J Sainsbury plc (LON:…

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Why I think it’s time to be greedy with the Lloyds share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) looks cheap, but is it time to buy?

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Why the Aviva share price is still my FTSE 100 insurance favourite for 2019

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price has slumped, but I still see it as a long-term FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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Which will win in 2019, the Next or Marks and Spencer share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Boxing Day footfall was lower, but shares in Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) and Next plc (LON: NXT)…

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I think 2019 could be the turning point for high street stocks

| Alan Oscroft

Footfall is down at the Boxing Day sales, but I reckon there are positive signs for high street retail stocks…

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Forget cash ISA rates, I’d go for 6% dividends from the Shell share price

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think Royal Dutch Shell plc class B (LON: RDSB) is the best single stock to beat a…

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 could storm ahead in 2019

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has had a dreadful 2018, but here are three reasons why I'm optimistic for 2019.

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3 quality stocks I think are worth holding in 2019

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three stocks that should be able to hold their own in these highly uncertain times.

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